the Irish Brigade in France was son of Richard Butler of Galmoye and the grandson of the 2nd Viscount. Edmond Butler of Killoshulan, who was the brother of the 2nd Viscount. Sub-families and houses House Butler was a large dynasty with many titles, large amounts of land and a considerable amount of wealth, with close ties to the royal families of England and later other countries. Consequently, it has numerous descendants and sub-houses throughout the world, particularly in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. For example, Lady Margaret Butler of Kilkenny Castle was married to Sir William Boleyn of Blickling Hall and Hever Castle and was the grandmother of Queen Anne Boleyn, wife of Henry VIII of the House of Tudor, connecting the Butler family to the Tudor dynasty. The Butler family has expanded going to America. See also Irish nobility Baron Dunboyne Baron Butler Butler baronets Inislounaght Abbey Butler–FitzGerald dispute Butler of Scotland Family tree References Bibliography Empley, C A, The Butler lordship in Ireland (1970), Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland)